VMC 211: General Veterinary Microbiology (1+1)

TRANSMISSION

• Disease can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
• Direct contact
  • Disease spread occurs by contact with the infectious agent on the infected host ie contact with discharges from the animal. The other means is coitus.
  • Vertical transmissiom from mother to offspring.
• Indirect contact
  • Organisms excreted by the infectedc animal are carried in various vehicles like water, milk, food, litter, air or dust. Such contaminated objects are called as fomites.
  • Contaminated instruments may also spread the infection.